1. OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
DR SARAH COX O&G SENIOR REGISTRAR

2. Why o&G Unique specialty accommodating both medicine and surgery
Make a difference in the whole family’s life – hope, happiness and helping hand – empowering patients with our expertise
Collaboration with other specialties
Work – life balance
Lots of potential for diverse interests if Obstetrics becomes too taxing long-term

3. Training in o&G Application and interview
Generally not until HMO 3; need O&G experience first, best via PVOG pathway (see RANZCOG website)
6 years of training programme with 3 years subspecialization
MFM (high risk pregnancies)
COGU (ultrasound)
Gynae Onc (oncological surgery)
Urogynae (pelvic floor work)
CREI (reproductive endocrinology and infertility)
Lap. Fellowships (not currently specific sub-specialty)
Rotations – 6 months diploma obstetrics and one year HMO
6-12 months country rotation in 3rd year of training programme. Huge demand in rural areas
Exams – diploma and Membership

4. lifestyle Working hours – 40-50 hours a week in training
Compulsory nights and long shifts
Compulsory country rotation for 6-12 months
Demanding – physical and emotional
Part-time availability – college is supportive – 70% trainees are females with young families. New GEWG looking at female representation in college hierarchy
Research and PhD grants from lead universities – 3 years after ITP
Mix of private and public as a consultant
Ability to sub-specialise in non-Obstetric areas
Remuneration: $150k - $1m + depending on on-call / private vs public mix etc

5. Contacts - communication
Clinical director: Dr. Paul Howat –
Consultant O&G / Director of Obstetrics: Dr. Arzoo Khalid –
Senior registrars:
Leah Brown –
Allison Bryant-Smith –
Sarah Cox –
RANZCOG –